Huddersfield-based Leach - which is targeting a 25% increase in fabric graphic production over the next 12 months - has been chosen by Belgian-owned modular exhibition stand specialist beMatrix as its preferred fabric graphics production partner for the UK.
beMatrix, which first developed a customisable, reusable and tool-less frame system back in 1993, sells the product via an international network spanning Europe, the US and Asia. But, finding a graphics partner has been key to its plans for the UK market.
“The build of exhibition stands is often fraught with stress, risk and cost, even for experienced contractors. This was the rationale for us creating our modular stand system that is quick and easy to erect, not to mention adaptable and reusable,” said beMatrix’s UK MD Antony Burton, pointing out: “But fabric graphics are still needed for every show, and, recognising that this is an incredibly specialist area of print production, we have always sought expert partners in this field. As we prepared for growth in the UK, Leach was clearly the perfect fit.”
Richard Leach, MD of the of the fourth generation family, said: “It is unfortunately widely acknowledged within the events industry that 50% of fabric graphic installations fail first time. Disappointing colour reproduction, damaged ink, poorly-sized fabrics and incorrect material choice are just some of the perceived risks. But it’s not the fabric graphics themselves that are to blame - these failings arise when they haven’t been produced properly.
“By working closely with beMatrix we can ensure clients experience maximum ROI - rather than headaches - from the fabric graphic stands that their customers demand.”
